Your love,
captured in art.
LIVE WEDDING PAINTING ON THE GULF COAST
GULF COAST | LIVE PAINTER
Get to know Ruth Oneya: your live wedding painter
Hi, I'm Ruth! Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, I'm based in Birmingham, about four hours north of the coast. Beach and garden weddings by the water are some of my favorite scenes to paint.
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As your live wedding painter, I set up my easel at your venue and capture your chosen moment as the celebration unfolds. Your guests get to watch the painting come to life throughout the evening, and after a few finishing touches in my studio, you'll have a one-of-a-kind piece of art to remember your day.
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Travel to the coast is built into your pricing, so there's no separate travel fee to add.
GULF COAST WEDDING PAINTING
Live Wedding Painting on the Gulf Coast
From The Veranda at the Preserve in Elberta and Bella Sera Gardens in Loxley to the Coastal Art Center in Orange Beach and Carillon Beach in the Florida Panhandle, I've had the pleasure of painting weddings at beautiful venues up and down the Gulf.
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Each location brings something different to the canvas, whether it's the architecture, the natural surroundings, or the little details that make your wedding day yours.
HAPPY CUSTOMERS
What they're saying
See what couples are saying after booking Ruth Oneya Illustrations as their live wedding painter.
MICAH & LINDSEY
Hoover, AL
"Having Ruth display her AWESOME skills at our wedding is something that we’ll always remember... Because of her, we have a wonderful masterpiece in our home to commemorate our special day!"
TAYLOR & TROY
Fayetteville, GA
"Literally the work of an angel!!!! Ruth is beyond talented and it was the best part of my wedding! A portrait that will last a lifetime"
AASHA & CARLTON
Chicago, IL
"10/10 HIGHLY recommend!.. Ruth was extremely communicative, organized and made the entire process seamless! ...Honestly, don't hesitate to book Ruth, she's amazing!!"
DANI & TYLER
Sylva, NC
"...Our guests were amazed at how incredible her work was, and we are so excited to have this piece to cherish for the rest of our lives! If you're thinking about hiring a live painter... DO IT... and hire Ruth!"
Questions about your
Gulf Coast wedding painting
IS THERE A TRAVEL FEE?
Travel is built into your pricing. For Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fairhope and the Alabama coast, collections range from $4,300 to $8,000. For 30A, Destin and the Florida Panhandle, collections range from $4,900 to $8,700.
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY?
My arrival time depends on your wedding schedule and the moment you choose to have painted. I set up near the celebration, paint as your day unfolds, and add final touches back in my Birmingham studio.
WILL YOU TRAVEL FARTHER?
Yes! I paint weddings all along the Gulf, including Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fairhope, Mobile, Pensacola, Destin, Santa Rosa Beach and Rosemary Beach. I also travel nationwide, so I can be there wherever you celebrate.
POST-WEDDING PORTRAIT
Didn’t book a live wedding painter for your day?
Let’s talk post-wedding portrait options.
Didn’t have a live wedding painter on your big day? Whether plans changed, budgets shifted, or you just discovered live painting after the fact, it’s not too late. Using your favorite wedding photos, I’ll create a custom fine art piece that captures the feeling of your day in timeless, painterly detail. A perfect keepsake for your home or as an anniversary gift.
Ruth is a Birmingham-based live wedding painter trusted by more than 250 couples since 2018. She creates custom wedding artwork for celebrations nationwide.
CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF YOUR DAY, ONE BRUSHSTROKE AT A TIME.
CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF YOUR DAY, ONE BRUSHSTROKE AT A TIME.
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